Main Courses, Recipes
Whenever I have lots of food, accompanied with lots of time, I enjoy making a large pot of something that will last for a few days. It has been raining for days (but it’s finally sunny today, ya!), so I felt like a soup or a stew that would provide some warmth. When the weather...
Articles, Mindfulness, Yoga
I’m away for the weekend at a yoga training conference. I’ll be learning about teaching simple yoga practices to children through the art of play, music and fun. It focuses on introducing children to the general aspects of yoga, specifically the importance of the breath and movement. I was just looking over the manual before...
Main Courses, Recipes
I not only love Mexico but I also love Mexican food. We often associate Mexican food with lots of cheese, sour cream and ground beef but this is an usually an exported style of Mexican cooking. Traditional Mexican meals are often made without any of these ingredients. It’s still possible to make a tasty meal...
Articles, Mindfulness
Everywhere we look, there are products that promise to make us look younger and reverse the aging process. Botox, fillers, plastic surgery, creams, lotions, potions…the list goes on. What if it was possible to age well naturally? Well, you guessed it – it is! To live beyond 100 years old is not unreasonable if we take care of ourselves regarding diet,...
Recipes, Salads
This might start to sound repetitive but I can’t stress enough how much it helps to be prepared, particularly when it comes to healthy eating. If we open the fridge or cupboard door and only have convenience foods, we’ll usually end up eating these foods because we’re hungry and they’re quick. I use quinoa a...
Recipes, Salads
In my opinion, the best thing about a salad is the dressing. It can completely turn a salad from being average to fantastic. In most salad dressings, there is an oil based component and also a pungent flavour. Usually this is in the form of fresh lemon or a variation of vinegar. There are numerous...
Articles, Mindfulness
I can’t remember where I heard this but someone once asked “How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you were?” It seems like a strange question at first, but when you really think about it, it’s a question that can lead to a lot of self discovery. We’re all in the rat...
Breakfast, Recipes, Snacks
I believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It sets our body up with the right energy it needs to carry out all of our daily tasks. A sugary breakfast will result in blood sugar levels that are constantly imbalanced for the rest of the day, while skipping breakfast will confuse...
Articles, Mindfulness
I think everyone loves the idea of going out on a date. Regardless of whether it’s a first date or a night out with your partner of 50 years, it’s always great to indulge. It gets us out of our regular routine and most of all, it feels good. I love the topic of renewal and there are many...
Articles, Nutrition
We can use food in a way that works for us or against us – the choice is ours. We have this choice every time we eat a meal. If we want to support the body, it is important to choose fresh and healthy foods as much as we can. If we are new to the concept of detoxifying, we...
